Content Warnings
- 🟡 50/100 Brief scene with sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
- 🟡 40/100 Implied sexual activity with humorous context.
- 🟡 30/100 Characters consume alcohol in a social setting.
- 🟢 20/100 Brief mention of drug use in a comedic context.
- 🔴 90/100 Graphic vampire attack with blood and biting.
- 🔴 70/100 Comedic but violent fight scene with blood.
- 🔴 85/100 Intense vampire battle with gore and bloodshed.
- 🟡 60/100 Use of strong language in a comedic context.
- 🔴 70/100 Multiple instances of strong language in dialogue.
- 🟡 65/100 Use of strong language in an argument.
Details for What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
What is the premise of the movie 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
'What We Do in the Shadows' is a mockumentary-style comedy that follows the lives of four vampire roommates—Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Petyr—living in modern-day Wellington, New Zealand. The film humorously explores their daily struggles, from paying rent to dealing with modern technology, while also trying to maintain their vampire traditions.
Who directed and starred in 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
The movie was co-directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, who also star in the film as Viago and Vladislav, respectively. Taika Waititi plays Viago, a fussy and polite vampire, while Jemaine Clement portrays Vladislav, a more traditional and brooding vampire. Cori Gonzalez-Macuer also appears as Nick, a newly turned vampire.
Is 'What We Do in the Shadows' a horror movie or a comedy?
'What We Do in the Shadows' is primarily a comedy, blending mockumentary-style humor with vampire lore. While it features some horror elements typical of vampire films, the tone is lighthearted and satirical, focusing on the absurdity of the vampires' everyday lives.
Are there any spin-offs or sequels to 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014)?
Yes, the success of the 2014 film led to a television series of the same name, which premiered in 2019. The TV series follows a different group of vampires living in Staten Island, New York, but maintains the same mockumentary style and comedic tone. There is also a spin-off film titled 'Wellington Paranormal,' which focuses on the police officers who briefly appear in the original movie.
What makes 'What We Do in the Shadows' unique compared to other vampire movies?
The film stands out for its mockumentary format, blending the mundane with the supernatural in a way that is both hilarious and relatable. Instead of focusing on traditional vampire tropes like horror or romance, it explores the everyday challenges of being a vampire in the modern world, making it a fresh and original take on the genre.
